Full Notification

Albany police are currently investigating four street robberies that occurred this past weekend.

On Saturday, July 12, 2014, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers responded to the area of State Street and Quail Street for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the victim told officers that while he was walking on Quail Street, a group of five subjects approached him and demanded his wallet. The victim stated that the suspects then punched him several times about the face and head before stealing his wallet and fleeing the scene.

The victim, a 20-year-old male from Albany, sustained minor injuries to his face and head during the incident.

On Saturday, July 12, 2014 at approximately 1:34 a.m., officers responded to the area of Hudson Avenue and Quail Street for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the victim told officers that while she was walking down the street, a group of three subjects knocked her to the ground and forcibly stole her purse. She stated that during the course of the robbery, the suspects kicked and punched her about the face and body.

The victim, a 22-year-old female from Albany, sustained minor injuries to her head and face. She was treated at the scene by medical personnel.

On Saturday, July 12, 2014 at approximately 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Partridge Street for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, two female victims told officers that the two were walking on Partridge Street when a group of five subjects knocked them to the ground and forcibly stole their property. Both victims stated that during the course of the robbery the suspects punch and kicked them about the face and body.

The victims, ages 21 and 22, sustained minor injuries during the incident. They were treated at the scene by medical personnel and transported to St. Peter’s Hospital for further evaluation.

On Sunday, July 13, 2014 at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Lancaster Street for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the victim told officers that while she was walking down the street, a group of three subjects approached her and began to punch her about the head and face. The victim stated that the suspects then stole her purse and fled the scene.

The victim, a 26-year-old female from Albany, sustained minor injuries to her head during the incident.

It is possible that some of these robberies may be connected. The incidents remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Detective Division at (518) 462-8039.

The Albany Police Department would like to remind the members of our community about the following safety tips:

- There is safety in numbers. If possible, don't walk alone, especially during late-night hours. Walk in groups whenever you can.

- Walk in well-lit areas as much as possible. Avoid alleys, vacant lots, wooded areas, and other short-cuts or secluded areas. These areas are usually not well-lit and may make you an easier target for a robbery.

- Walk confidently, directly, and at a steady pace. Don't stop to talk to strangers.

- If you’re wearing headphones, set the volume at a level where you will be able to hear outside noise and things that may be happening around you.

- Avoid talking or texting on your mobile phone while walking on the street. Using your phone on the street makes it easy for a thief to steal your phone and potentially other property.

- Always carry purses or handbags close to your body. Carrying items loosely makes it easy for a thief to take these items away from you.

- Avoid carrying large sums of cash, or displaying expensive jewelry in public. Displaying valuables or money may tempt a thief to steal your items

- Always be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious persons or activity to the Albany Police Department by calling (518) 438-4000.